Now that summer is in full swing, so are summer salads! How can you go wrong with fresh summer veggies covered in bacon and cheese?! 🙂 The slightly sweet (from the raisins and dressing) and salty combination is spot on.

This recipe makes a ton and is easily made the night before a party or cookout.

Broccoli & Cauliflower Salad

3-4 small heads of broccoli, cut into bite size pieces

1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into bite sized pieces

1/2 of a red onion, thinly sliced

3/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

7 slices of thick cut bacon, cooked and crumbled

1/3 cup raisins

1 1/4 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup sugar

2 tablespoons vinegar

pepper, to taste

Directions:

In a large bowl combine the broccoli, cauliflower, red onion, shredded cheese, bacon and raisins.

In a small bowl whisk together the mayo, sugar, vinegar and pepper. Slowly add the dressing until you have the desired about of dressing mixed in. I usually don’t use it all, but it also depends on how much broccoli and cauliflower you use.